Battlefield 2042 Reveals Season 7 Release Date, Details New Maps

13.03.2024 - 04:03 / gamerant.com / Ea / Bruna Telles

Battlefield 2042 has revealed Season 7, which starts on March 19. It's been a long journey for Battlefield 2042 since its bumpy launch, which made it one of the most frustrating games of 2021. Entering its fourth year, DICE continues to support Battlefield 2042 through updates with new content, modes, and improvements.

Over the years, DICE has released content such as limited-time events and free weekends, breathing life into the Battlefield 2042 community. With this, the devs saw an increase in the shooter's player base, and Battlefield 2042 broke its active player's record. One responsible for this achievement was the sixth Battlefield 2042 season, Dark Creations, which introduced the new map Redacted. Battlefield 2042 is in a better place compared to its launch, and to keep the momentum going, DICE has revealed what players can expect from the shooter in the coming days.

Battlefield 2042 has officially unveiled Season 7, which will begin next Tuesday, March 19. Named Turning Point, the highlight of the seventh season is the addition of the Haven map, which is set in the Atacama Desert in Chile. The Stadium was part of the Hourglass, one of Battlefield players' favorite maps, and now returns as its own map. With these releases, Battlefield 2042 moves away from military scenarios and futuristic structures, bringing players urban combat. The new weapons will be the AK 5C assault rifle, the SCZ-3 submachine gun, the DFR Strife light machine gun, the Predator SRAW guided missile, and the XFAD-4 Draug, a remote-controlled aerial bomber.

With the announcement of season 7, Battlefield 2042 gave new info about the upcoming battle pass. Players can unlock 30 free rewards, including three new weapons, a vehicle and gadget, and three skins for Battlefield 2042 Specialists. The free rewards also include five weapon skins, three vehicle skins, and three weapon charms. The premium battle pass will have 70 rewards, such as 17 skins for Specialists, 18 weapon skins, 10 vehicle skins, and 2 weapon charms. Other benefits of the premium pass are a 20% seasonal XP boost, and up to 1300 Battlefield Currency to earn. Players who purchase the Ultimate Pack will get the rewards of the premium battle pass and 20-tier skips.

Recent Battlefield 2042 seasons have enjoyed great success for different reasons, such as addressing criticism from the Battlefield community. Because of this, there are high expectations for Battlefield 2042 Season 7, as players wait to see if the devs will deliver another successful update.

Battlefield 2042 is the latest installment in the long-running Battlefield franchise. Featuring similar game modes and structures to titles of the past, the DICE-developed title features next-gen graphics and the same